Personal Growth: Motivation: The Drive to Change
According to the research of Dr. Anders Ericsson, motivation is the most significant predictor of success. In simple terms, Dr. Ericsson found that experts in many walks of life, whether sport, music, chess, dance, or business, had put in the most hours at their craft. He coined the phrase, “It takes 10 years and 10,000 […]
Read MoreSki Racing: Is Skiing the Best Family Sport?
I’m up at Sugar Bowl with my wife and two daughters for our pre-Christmas vacation and our week has been both incredibly enjoyable and challenging in some ways. Perhaps because of the indescribable joy I experience skiing with my family, plus it being the holiday season and the end of another year, I’ve been waxing […]
Read MoreSports: An Amazing Video!
A must-watch sports video. If you aren’t in awe or inspired after watching it, you might want to check to see if you have a pulse!
Read MoreSki Racing: Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be…Ski Racers
That’s the song, with the modified lyrics, that has been playing in my head for the last few weeks. Why’s that, you ask? Let me explain. Unlike many of my ski racing peers whose children are now racing for Vail, attending ski academies, skiing in college, or even pursuing careers beyond our sport, I got […]
Read MoreSports: Red Flags for Over-invested Sports Parents
One of your most essential goals in your children’s lives as athletes is to have them gain ownership of their participation. They need to feel that their sport is their thing. But ownership isn’t just something that they can gain on their own. Rather, it is a gift you give them that offers so many […]
Read MoreLatest News: Writing for Leading Cycling Website
I’ve just been invited to write articles on the psychology of cycling for Pezcyclingnews.com, one of the leading cycling websites in the world. As an avid cyclist and someone who has worked with professional cyclists over the years, I’m excited to contribute to the sport. I’ll be sure to post my articles on my blog. […]
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